Positive attitudes about aging may pay off in better health

A bias against growing older has physical effects

illustration of older couple

POSITIVE SPIN  Using subliminal messages to shift attitudes about aging from negative to upbeat might just pay off in better health. 

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The first time someone offered me a seat on the subway, I reflexively declined, and then stewed about it all the way home.